Approved
Approved adjective - Established by authority; given authoritative approval.
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Taboo
Taboo adjective - That may not be permitted.
Usage example: asking a guest how much money he or she makes is strictly taboo because it's a rude question to ask a stranger
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- Voluntary Shapeshifting: The story "Shape" is about an alien race which can shift into pretty much any form they want—but their society is extremely rigid and strict, and shifting into shapes which are not approved for your caste is a major taboo.
Source: Creator / Robert Sheckley -
The short story "Shape" by Robert Sheckley is about an alien race which can shift into pretty much any form they want—but their society is extremely rigid and strict, and shifting into shapes which are not approved for your caste is a major taboo.
Source: Voluntary Shapeshifting -
I Approved This Message: In 2006, WWE renamed their Taboo Tuesday PPV, where fans would get to vote online on who they wanted in matches and/or what kinds of matches would be on the show, Cyber Sunday.
Source: Wrestling / Jim Fullington
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